The Rock Wall is Free!
Beginning fall quarter 2023, use of the Rock Wall will no longer require a paid membership. Any ARC visitor can enjoy this facility and utilize our free climbing shoes, harness, and belay device rentals.
Beginning fall quarter 2023, use of the Rock Wall will no longer require a paid membership. Any ARC visitor can enjoy this facility and utilize our free climbing shoes, harness, and belay device rentals.
With more than 50 routes of varying difficulty, the ARC Rock Wall is a modern facility that offers something for everyone. If you're new to climbing, our friendly and helpful staff will help you get started with everything you need to know. If you're looking to push your abilities to the next level, the wall's realistic rock-like texture and features will help you refine your technique indoors. Bring a belay partner or just drop by and meet new friends. Check out the classes and trips on the Outdoor Adventures web page to learn how you can climb outside.
Rock Wall Dimensions and Features
Hand-sculpted free-form texture made by Entre Prises
For normal operating hours, entry to the Rock Wall is on a first-come-first-serve basis. As space is limited, please be respectful of other visitors who wish to climb by limiting your climb time and leaving once you are finished with your session.
You can check on the current status of capacity at the Rock Wall by following the link below:
All first-time visitors to the Rock Wall must receive an Orientation from a Rock Wall staff member before they can begin climbing. Please plan on spending the first 10-15 minutes of your first visit receiving the Rock Wall Orientation. Once you have completed an Orientation, there are 2 types of climbing to enjoy here: Bouldering and Top Rope Climbing.
Bouldering is characterized by shorter climbing routes that do not require ropes. First time visitors to the Rock Wall can begin bouldering immediately after receiving a Rock Wall Orientation.
Top Rope climbing allows climbers to safely climb taller routes than bouldering. This style of climbing requires climbers to have some ropes skills and a partner to climb with. Passing a belay test is required for both climbers and belayers who wish to use the Top Ropes at the Rock Wall. Don't know how to top rope but interested in learning? Sign up for one of our free weekly Top Rope Lessons! Interested in more in-depth instruction and practice time? Register for one of our weekend clinics!
Climbers can request to take a belay test anytime during normal operating hours. Belay tests cannot be taken the same day a climber has received a Top Rope Lesson or participated in a failed Belay Test. To take a belay test, a climber must bring a partner to climb for them during their test. Both members of the group can be taking the test at the same time but are not required to. On duty Rock Wall Staff cannot be the climber for a belay test.
The Rock Wall will be closed for the Summer. Normal hours of operation will resume Wednesday, September 27th.
Mon-Thu: 7 AM-10 AM & 2 PM-10 PM
Fri: 2 PM-8 PM
Sat/Sun: Closed
Sign up for one of the Rock Wall's free climbing lessons! These occur weekly beginning October 2nd through December 8th 2023 (excluding days the Rock Wall is closed for holidays or special events).
Learn how to tie into a climbing rope, belay a climbing partner, and identify the safe set up and use of top rope climbing equipment.
Mon-Thu: 3 PM-4 PM & 5 PM-6 PM Register Here!
Improve your technique on the wall by learning various climbing movement skills.
Wed: 7 PM-7:30 PM Register Here!
Improve your precision and skill on the wall by registering for a Climbing Technique Clinic! This clinic will go more in depth on various movement skills and include more hands-on practice time than our weekly lessons. Additionally, enjoy some more space to learn as the Rock Wall is not open to the public during this clinic.
Duration: 1 Hour
Improve your rope skills by registering for one of our Top Rope Climbing Clinics! This clinic will go more in depth on technical skills and best practices for top rope climbing as well as include more hands-on practice time than our weekly lessons. Additionally, enjoy some more space to learn as the Rock Wall is not open to the public during this clinic.
Duration: 2 Hours
Every wonder how the routes at the rock wall are made? Learn the ins-and-outs of setting boulder problems at the Rock Wall by registering for one of our Route Setting Clinics! Additionally, enjoy some more space to learn as the Rock Wall is not open to the public during this clinic.
Duration: 3 Hours
Monday Sept. 25th & Tuesday, Sept. 26th: Staff Training: CLOSED
Friday Oct. 13th: Rock Wall Event: CLOSED @ 5 PM
Friday, Nov. 10th: Veteran's Day: CLOSED
Wednesday Nov. 21st through Sunday Nov. 26th: Thanksgiving: CLOSED
Monday, Dec. 11th through Sunday, Jan. 6th: Winter Break: CLOSED
Monday, Jan. 15th: MLK Day: CLOSED
Monday, Feb. 19: President's Day Weekend: CLOSED
March 23rd through March 31st: Spring Break: CLOSED
Friday, May 17th: Staff Appreciation: CLOSING AT 4:30pm
Monday, May 27th: Memorial Day Weekend: CLOSED
Friday, June 14th: Graduation: CLOSED